RFP 2704_Sep_28_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut for a CDBG Residential Program Inspector position, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The scope of work includes conducting interior and exterior property inspections of 1-4 family dwellings; preparing detailed inspection reports within one week of request; developing detailed specifications with cost estimates within one week; coordinating with Town staff and property owners; performing periodic inspections with contractors; and providing housing and building code expertise in compliance with Connecticut Architectural Standards and CDBG requirements. Sealed proposals are due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, with written questions due by September 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The solicitation period runs from September 23, 2026 to October 6, 2026. Submissions must include one original, three hard copies, and one flash drive directed to the Finance Office at Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518.

Proposals must be submitted on Town-provided forms without alteration and include a 5% bid bond or certified check. The Town requires respondents to hold all applicable licenses, demonstrate no conflict of interest with elected or appointed Town officials or their immediate family members, and make good faith efforts to utilize minority and small business enterprises as subcontractors. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, business automobile liability, and professional liability of $3 million. Evaluation criteria emphasize the firm's knowledge and experience with Hamden's Building and Housing Code, sample inspection reports and specifications from the past year, and capacity to provide services. The Town reserves the right to award on best value rather than lowest price. All work is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates and Connecticut prevailing wage law compliance.